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CLAIBORNE & CHURCHILL
Decades of Overnight Success
by Michael Cervin
Claiborne & Churchill winery was started
in 1983, inspired by the wines of Alsace even
though these types of wine were not often
made in California, let alone San Luis Obispo
County. Regardless, Claiborne & Churchill
decided to specialize in premium dry wines
made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer and
Pinot Gris grapes, as well as Pinot Noir from
several nearby vineyards. Not to limit their
portfolio, they also produce small lots of other
wines, including a dry Muscat, Chardonnay,
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sparkling Brut
rosé and a Port-style wine.
Claiborne & Churchill is still a small
family-owned winery founded by Claiborne
(Clay) Thompson and his wife, Fredericka
Churchill. Former teachers at the University of
Michigan (Clay specialized in Old Norse
Languages and Literatures, and Fredericka
taught German), the couple left the “Groves of
Academe,” as Clay put it, for the vineyards of
California in 1981 in order to start a new life in
the wine industry.
“On an academic trip to California in 1981,
I visited a few wineries and got bit by the wine
bug,” Clay admits. “I talked my way into a job
as a cellar rat at Edna Valley Vineyard, then
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went back to Michigan, sold the house and
moved to California.” He was Edna Valley’s
third employee. “I worked there for five years,
and they let me learn every aspect of the busi-
ness,” Clay says. “Fortunately, we didn’t have
any idea how hard it would be to start a winery
from scratch, otherwise we would have been
afraid to take the plunge,” says Clay. “I guess
after 25 years of hard work, you could say
we’re an overnight success.”
But Clay and Fredericka have always
looked at life from a different perspective. Not
only were they making wines few people ever
heard of, let alone drank much, in 1995 they
completed construction on their new and
permanent winery building. The winery, a
noteworthy example of environmental archi-
tecture, is known as a straw bale building, the
first of its kind in California. With sixteen-inch
thick walls made of bales of rice straw, then
covered by a plaster exterior, the winery is so
well insulated that it maintains a constant
cellar temperature, without the need for
mechanical cooling or heating. When visiting,
there is a small window that looks into the
straw bale construction so wine tasters can
educated themselves in architecture as well.
By all accounts Claiborne & Churchill has
carved out a well respected niche of unusual
wines and they are seeing a resurgence of
consumers turning toward these wines. “I
don’t know of any one thing that accounts for
consumers having a more accepting attitude
toward Riesling,” Clay ponders, “but it’s prob-
ably a combination of factors. There’s a
growing boredom with Chardonnay, a larger
wine-drinking demographic, including
drinkers who never learned that it wasn’t
“cool” to drink Riesling, and better examples of
California Rieslings,” he says.
They specifically purchase grapes rather
than running their own vineyard simply
because they are not dependent on a single
crop. Winemaking is farming after all, and
Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with
seasonal changes. Additionally, they can focus
more on the winemaking and marketing of
their wines, rather than worry about frost
damage, excessive heat or intrusive pests. “It’s
about relationships,” Clay says of the various
vineyards he works with. “We seek out growers
who share the same values as we do, and we
develop and maintain a close relationship with
them. It’s really a community effort,”
That is evidenced in the Riesling and
Gewürztraminer Clay has been purchasing
from the same vineyards since 1988. “We don’t
tell them how to grow the grapes, but they
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know what we like and we know they will deliver it.” That kind of rela-
tionship and trust extends into the wines themselves and Claiborne &
Churchill is known for the consistent quality of all of their diverse
wines.
Since Mother Nature ultimately dictates how the fruit will turn out,
winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia takes a cautious approach to each
vintage. “With most of the wine already in bottle, my mind moves from
one important factor of winemaking, bottling, to another important
factor of winemaking…harvest,” he says. “Things are looking promising
for this upcoming harvest,” he adds.
With only about 10,000 cases of wine made each year, it’s best to
secure them as soon as possible. Parker-Garcia employs Claiborne &
Churchill’s traditional European winemaking techniques which
includes extensive use of barrel-fermentation and barrel-aging, minimal
manipulation of the wines as they progress, spontaneous fermentation
using indigenous yeasts and the limited use of SO2. The philosophy is
that the winemaker’s task is to coax out the inherent flavors and charac-
ters of that particular grape. The goal has always been to create enjoy-
able dinner wines which exude a harmonious balance of fruit and oak,
structure and texture, and which compliment the meal.
Taste the overnight success wines located within the wine cellar of
their unique straw bale winery. The Tasting Room is open every day
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there is a $5 tasting fee. Claiborne &
Churchill is located at 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd. in the Edna Valley
of San Luis Obispo. For additional information contact them at (805)
544-4406 or visit www.claibornechurchill.com.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ONGOING EVERY WEDNESDAY

Locavore Wednesdays at Clayhouse
AUGUST 22
Get it Before It's Gone at Edward Sellers!
Featuring a local product in their downtown Paso Robles tasting room. Free Be the first to experience their new 2007 Tempranillo blend and their 100%
PASO ROBLES
samples & wine tasting! 805-238-7055. www.clayhousewines.com 2007 Mourvèdre. 6:30-9pm, LEVEL 4, 1216 Park Street, Downtown Paso Robles
ONGOING next to their Tasting Room. RSVP 805-239-8915, kcarson@edwardsellers.com
Making Sense of Scents ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY
Friday Night Flights at Clayhouse Vineyards AUGUST 23
at Wild Horse Winery Sunday Fun-day Celebration at Eos Winery
Enjoy a flight of three Clayhouse wines paired with three foodie flights! 5-7pm
Learn how to properly taste & smell some of your favorite Wild Horse wines & A Country Western theme & the featured wine is Eos Petite Sirah!
$15, $10/ wine club members, RSVP 805-238-7055, www.clayhousewines.com
find naturally occurring aromas. $20 per person Saturdays by appointment at Great discounts on wine, www.eosvintage.com
12, 2 & 3:30pm. Limit 8 people. Call for reservations or for groups more than 8. ONGOING EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
Wine & the Arts at Clayhouse Vineyards AUGUST 28
Templeton, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
Sunset Concert at Robert Hall Winery
Downtown Paso Robles Tasting Room presents a celebration of music, art &
ONGOING Featuring Up In The Air. They create a unique musical experience based on the
wine. 4-7pm, www.clayhousewines.com
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar varying backgrounds of their nine musicians. 6-9pm, $25
Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly ONGOING THROUGHT SEPTEMBER 25 RSVP 805-239-1616 x24, events@roberthallwinery.com
means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine The Loft Gallery – New at the Firefly
AUGUST 28
club. Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton Presents a new exhibition of contemporary art, 805-239-8152 Concert at Vina Robles
RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Featured artist Unfinished Business, 7pm, $25, $20/Signature Wine Club
ONGOING “Slivers of Time” at Carina Cellars members, RSVP, Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 805-227-4812
Paso Robles Round-up: Featuring the artwork of Santa Barbara photographer and Carina Cellars staff AUGUST 28
Summer Fun Happening Now member, Patrick Lyons. www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459 Sculpterra Wine Tasting
It’s not too late to have a great summer trip, www.travelpaso.com ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Join them at the Wine Country RV Resort for music and cheese and sample
• Fridays through August 28: 5:30-7:30pm Concerts in the park, free! Bocce and BBQ wines from Sculpterra Winery
Paso Robles Main Street Association, downtown Paso Robles Donati Family Vineyard, 5-8pm, Bring Donati wine and enjoy the BBQ and AUGUST 29
• Tuesdays: 3-6pm North County Market in the City Park. games on them! winespace.donatifamilyvineyard.com Martin Paris at Castoro Cellars
Fresh produce, crafts, gourmet food & other treats! Great music & fine wine celebrating Martin Paris’latest CD, ”Guitarist Off the Vine.”
ONGOING SATURDAYS
• Saturdays: 9am-1pm, Farmers’ Market Country farm arts & crafts market Solo guitar performances by Martin Paris & arrangements with Kirk Mac Lane on
Live Music in the Tasting Room at Eos
• August 22: American Cancer Society Relay for Life Paso Robles bass & Jesse Hesch on drums. RSVP 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com
Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company. 12-3pm
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 805-239-2562 www.eosvintage.com AUGUST 29
Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night • August 22: Rob Hegel • August 29: James Hurley Summer Esprit Flights & Bites
BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages • September 12: Unfiltered Jazz Trio • September 19: James Hurley Join Sylvester Winery & the wineries of Highway 46 east to enjoy rare & reserve
welcome. 6-9pm, Free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872 • October 3: Mike Maguire • October 10: Unfiltered Jazz Trio wines paired with artisan cheeses and delectable gourmet bites including local
• October 31: Mike Maguire • November 14: Unfiltered Jazz Trio olives & olive oils. Live Jazz music by The Tipsy Gypsies. 5-8pm, BBQ dinners
ONGOING available for purchase, RSVP 805-227-4000, www.brownpapertickets.com
• December 5: Mike Maguire • December 12: Mike Maguire
Twilight Concerts in the Park transportation available.www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
• December 19: Unfiltered Jazz Trio
Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Refreshments, appetizers, 5:30-7:30pm
AUGUST 30
805-238-4103 AUGUST 21
Wine Show Mania at Eos Estate
• August 21: Cinders Blues B& • August 28: Sugar Daddy Swing Kings Fun Nites at Rio Seco Winery featuring ZZAH
Play along with family, friends & Eos staff in a live game show.Test your general
BBQ is Texas-style Smoked Brisket, Smoked Pulled Pork & true Texas Cowboy
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS knowledge, wine wits & Eos info. 10-4pm, DJ Del McCulley will host this fun
Beans plus! $8 club/$10 non-club. RSVP 805- 237-8884
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar event. www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562
Local winemaker featured each week, 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154 AUGUST 19, 26 AUGUST 30
Ballroom Dance Lessons Eos Sunday Fun-day Celebration
ONGOING Tango at Vina Robles Hospitality Center
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars A “Casino”Theme & featured wine is Lost Angel Mischief.
Instructor Laura Nicholson will teach the dance steps from 6-7pm; social dance Play your cards right & you might win big! Great discounts
Featuring Heidi Franscioni, Templeton,10am-5:30pm from 7-8pm. $13, $10/Signature Wine Club members, RSVP 805-227-4812 RSVP 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 1-30
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST Clayhouse Wine Night California Wine Month at Jada Winery
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards At the new Paso Robles Swim & Tennis Club, 6-8pm, www.clayhousewines.com Celebrating September with special wine pairings. 805-226-4200
Featuring Nancy Pharis, 12-6 pm, 12-7 pm weekends, 805-237-9009 www.jadavineyard.com
AUGUST 20
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Celebrations of Life Lecture at Eos Winery: SEPTEMBER 4TH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Vineyard Water Management/Irrigation Labor Day Weekend Begins at Jada Winery
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133 Why are certain areas better for certain types of grapes & wine? Featured Wines: Take a break from your hectic schedule. Come by & taste some good wine
ONGOING SATURDAYS Zin Port & Eos Sauvignon Blanc, 6-7pm www.eosvintage.com & gourmet cheeses. 805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com
Templeton Farmers’ Market AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 5
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 9am-12:30pm 805-239-6535 Fun Nites at Rio Seco Winery featuring ZZAH Hwy. 46 West Block Party
BBQ is Texas-style Smoked Brisket, Smoked Pulled Pork & true Texas Cowboy Dance the night away to a live band while sipping award-winning wines from
ONGOING
Beans plus! $8 club/$10 non-club, RSVP 805- 237-8884 15 different westside wineries & dine on fresh local food at Donati Family
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s Hospitality Catering Vineyard. 6-8pm, for more information, www.paso46westwineries.com
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring “Mark The Singing Chef.“ AUGUST 21 Tickets www.eventbrite.com/event/269757853
5:30pm, 805-238-7979 www.hospitalitycatering.net Pre-Olive Festival Social Mixer
SEPTEMBER 5
ONGOING Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 5:30-7:30pm, For tickets, call 805-238-4103
Halter Ranch Guest Chef Series
Estrella Warbird Museum AUGUST 22 Chef Yvon Goetz from the Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin, California
Collection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org The 6th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival will prepare a beautiful meal paired with Halter Ranch Estate wines, 6pm
Downtown City Park, Free tasting, tasting seminars, cooking demonstrations & RSVP 805-226-9455, info@halterranch.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
a head-to-head chef cook-off in an outdoor kitchen stadium. Local wineries & SEPTEMBER 5
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
breweries will feature tastings for a fee. 10am-5pm, Cooking Contest entry Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featured beer every Friday night, $10, 6pm, Templeton, 805-434-1554
forms available online or by calling 805-238-4103, www.pasoolivefestival.com World Music Festival featuring Calinambe, Faultline, Zongo All Stars & a special
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH surprise headliner, 5:30-8:30pm. Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not
AUGUST 22
Art, Wine & Song allowed. Proceeds go toward the restoration of the Pullman Train. Tickets
Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Art, music & wine at downtown wineries, 5-7pm $15/adv, $20/at the door, $10 for the Flock, RSVP, www.sylvesterwinery.com
Featuring Peppino D'Agostino with Michael Manring, doors open 6pm; show
805-227-6813, www.pasowine.com
7pm, Peppino D’Agostino, a virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer & all- SEPTEMBER 13
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 around entertainer. Joining him will be Michael Manring, hailed by many as Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Jada’s XCV 2008 Release & Twilight Tasting the world’s leading solo bassist. $22 (Dinner by Giuseppe’s available, additional Free lazy locals concert featuring Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys. 1-4pm, bring a
Around the World with Jada. 6pm, 805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com charge.) Order tickets online or RSVP 805-467-2002, castorocellars.com picnic lunch, no outside alcohol, please! 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com

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SEPTEMBER 17 ONGOING SATURDAYS AUGUST 22

Celebrations of Life Lecture at Eos Estate: Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay ”Grease” in the Park at the Sunken Gardens
In Depth Winemaker Tour Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm 800-231-0592 A snack bar will be open & Teens at Work will sell baked good, homemade arts
Winery Barrel Room, featuring the Eos Estate Winery Winemaking Team. Tour SEPTEMBER 19 & crafts. 8pm, 805-461-5000, www.atascadero.org
with the Eos winemakers & learn about our operations. 2-3pm, Featured wines: Annual Wine Club Yacht Cruise AUGUST 21
Cupa Chardonnay & Lost Angel Mischief, www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562 Cruise the Morro Bay on the Papagallo II, 4-7pm Meet Winemaker Christian 17th Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 Roguenant & enjoy Baileyana & tangent wines paired with hors d'oeuvres A closed, controlled cruise route on El Camino Real from Curbaril to Traffic Way
Cigar Conference West prepared by Chef Leonard Gentieu. $85 wine club members only in Atascadero. This event brings out the best old, new & flashy cars. $20 per
First annual Cigar Conference West 2009, (”Cig-Con West”), top-flight cigar RSVP Lori 805-269-8206, Lori@Baileyana.com car/$30 night of the cruise. 6:30-8:30pm, www.atascadero.org, 805-461-5000
conference/festival. Free cigars & accessories, cigar rolling demonstrations, OCTOBER 3-4 PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
seminars, great food, libations & more. 18th from 1pm- 10pm, 19th from Morro Bay Harbor Festival
10-5pm, $150, River Oaks Pavillon, Zina from Sylvester Winery will be hosting a Plan now for this special weekend. Sample wines from more than 30 local ONGOING
special Cheese & Cigar pairing seminar, www.cigarconference.com wineries with delicious food. 800-366-6043, info@mbhf.com Local Wine Tasting Tuesday, Live Music &
Appetizers at Lido Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 18 SAN LUIS OBISPO The Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, 5:30-6:30pm, $12
Cigar Conference West VIP Dinner RSVP 805-773-8900, www.thedolphinbay.com
ONGOING
At the Robert Hall Winery guests will be treated to a four-course meal prepared • August 18: Sinor La Vallee Winery •August 25: Vina Robles Winery
Hearst Castle Tours
by Chef Jeffrey Scott with wine & cigar pairings, after-dinner cigars & wines & a • September 1: Justin Vineyards
Witness the brilliance of the historical manor, 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
live auction. 5:30-10pm, events@roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY Cooking School at the Lido Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 19 Tapas at Tolosa All classes include an unforgettable meal paired with local wines, 5:30-8:30pm
Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves Start the weekend enjoying four tapas from Corner View Restaurant paired • August 27: Cooking from Farmer’s Market, $75
Jay McCarthy, the celebrity chef from Beaver Creek Chophouse, Avon, CO. Excellent with four reserve wines, 5:30-7:30pm. Located in the Heritage Room. $25, • September 24: Food with Wine Pairing, $80
preparation, great meal. They’re thrilled to have their long time friend return for a $20/Heritage Club members, jshakley@tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 x10 • October 22: Lido Basics, Sauces & Dressings, $65
dinner in the caves. $150, RSVP 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com • November 19: Lido Basics, Holiday Favorites, $65
ONGOING SATURDAYS
SEPTEMBER 19 Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards Cinema Under the Stars 007 Style
8th Annual Arte de Tiza In the Heritage Room, four estate wines are paired with four artisan cheeses on the Lido Patio
A visual feast of chalk murals created by area artists on the sidewalk of from around the world. 11am-3pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com Complimentary lawn seating for movie, 7:30pm Dinner & Movie on Lido patio
Pine Street between 11th and 12th streets. In progress beginning at 8am. at 7pm. $39, RSVP 805-773-8900, www.thedolphinbay.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
SEPTEMBER 19 Reserve Flight Tastings at Tolosa Vineyards • August 19: Tomorrow Never Dies • September 2: Casino Royale
“Taste of Downtown” Offers In the Heritage Room. Flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone style ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6
A Saturday of Fine Cuisine, Music & Art wines or even a vertical tasting of Library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club A Murder Mystery Dinner – SLO Legal
Over 30 local restaurants, a brewery, wineries, ice cream & coffee houses. Pass Members, 805.782.0500 x10, jshakley@tolosawinery.com Dinner, wine & laughter, Spyglass Restaurant, Shell Beach, 5pm
holders will stroll, sampling the cuisine. 11am-4pm, $25, call 805-238-4103 805-489-3875, www.murderinmind.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Concerts in the plaza. www.downtownslo.com ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Sunset Concert at Robert Hall Winery ONGOING Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Featuring Adam Crowe. He blends delta blues, roots folk, Hawaiiana & Americana The San Luis Obispo Art Center Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more. Pismo Beach, 10am-4pm
styles. 6-9pm, $25, RSVP 805.239.1616 ext. 24, events@roberthallwinery.com Permanent collection & rotating exhibits by local artists. 11am-5pm, 805-543-8562 805-704-8128, www.pismochamber.com
SEPTEMBER 25 ONGOING WEEKENDS AVILA BEACH
Soulamente in Concert at Vina Robles Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Featured artist Soulamente. 7pm, $22 $20/Wine Club, ticket/picnic, 805-227-4812 ONGOING SUNDAYS
Upscale tavern with big band music most Sundays, for schedules 805-541-8733 Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
SEPTEMBER 26 ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY Artists paint & present their work, 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
Wine & Cheese Flight on Patio at Eos Dallidet Adobe & Gardens ONGOING FRIDAYS
Taste Eos Reserve Wines paired with local gourmet cheeses. $10 per person Oldest house & site of first commercial winery in the area. 805-543-0638
First Friday at Morovino
805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
ONGOING Delicious food & wine pairings, 4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
SEPTEMBER 26 Automobilia Museum
AUGUST 23
Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Specialty cars, toy cars, airplanes & other antiques relating to transportation.
Schoolhouse Rock Concert
Featuring Wake the Dead, the World's First Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead Jam 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo
at Salisbury Vineyards
Band. Doors open 6pm, show 7pm. Dinner extra by Bon Temps Creole Cafe
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Featuring Dave Aguallo, wine & food available for purchase. Hop on the trolley
$22, RSVP 805-467-2002, www.castorocellars.com
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” after the music ends for Viticulture 101 in the vineyards with John Salisbury
OCTOBER 16-18 Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 12-3pm, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend Festival 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
ARROYO GRANDE
The season when wineries showcase those rarely seen vineyard & crush activi- AUGUST 28
ties. See & learn vineyard practices, take part in a blending seminar or jump “Sips and Songs” at Claiborne & Churchill ONGOING
feet first into a two ton grape stomp. For details www.pasowine.com/events. Live music by Hilary Langdon of the Tipsy Gypsies. Bring a blanket or lawn chair if Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub
you wish. Wine $5 by the glass, bottle retail or wine club member price, light Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole
CAMBRIA
munchies available free! Outside wines not permitted by law. RSVP 805-544-4066 calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 9 ONGOING
Twilight Wine & ‘Apps’ at Harmony Cellars
Taste of San Luis Obispo Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Relax and‘unwined’at the most tranquil spot on the Central Coast. Enjoy wines by
Annual event with more than 600 guests enjoying great food, delicious wines Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org
the glass and free appetizers. 5:30pm, 805-927-1625, www.harmonycellars.com
& entertainment, 6-10pm, downtown, www.downtownslo.com ONGOING SATURDAYS
CAYUCOS & MORRO BAY
SEPTEMBER 20 Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
ONGOING Claiborne & Churchill “Barely Cooking” Class Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts. 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250
Adventures with Nature Learn exciting recipes for your next cocktail party. Chef Jennie Sturgeon will ONGOING FRIDAYS
Various hikes including Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill perform a live cooking demo of four unique hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy samples of Wine Down at Wood Winery
Trail, Sand Spit Walk & Ocean Lagoon. Morro Bay State Park Museum these appetizers paired with C&C fine wines. RSVP 805-544-4066 Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm, 805-489-9663
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
ATASCADERO www.wildwoodwine.com, email sheri@wildwoodwine.com
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
ONGOING SEPTEMBER 20
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Saturday in the Park, Summer 2009 Concert Series Taste of the Central Coast
Art galleries’ open house receptions. 5-8pm, 805-772-1068
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, 6:30-8:30pm. Free Wine & beer by the glass. Fine food and wine tasting, live and silent auction benefitting foster and high-
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Delicious gourmet barbecue available for purchase. 805-461-5000 needs children and families on the Central Coast. 3-6:30pm, 40 local restaurants,
Artists Receptions at Gallery at Marina Square • August 22: The House Red Band • August 29: The Usual Suspects dessert establishments, wineries, live music by Wholly Jazz at Cypress Ridge
Receptions for featured Central Coast artist, 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay • September 5: PipeDream Pavilion. $75, www.fcni.org, 805-706-0569

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON Live music & fine food, 6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to make works of art!
10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com At various venues art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927
805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING ONGOING
Glider Rides at the Airport ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com Planetarium Shows at
Great way to start your weekend! 4:30pm
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-922-1468, www.costadeorowinery.com SEPTEMBER 26 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS Autumn on the Wine Trail • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock A Wine Passport weekend with the 14 Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country wineries. • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
Live music, wine & food, 7-10pm. $5, Santa Maria, 805-934-3471 For more details go to www.santaynezwinecountry.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
SEPTEMBER 5 LOMPOC/BUELLTON An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
Riverbench Photo Contest ONGOING SATURDAYS Santa Barbara downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, 12-4pm, Submit your own Riverbench photos by Olde Towne Market in Lompoc public to enjoy local art. 5-8pm, 805-962-2098
September 1. Winner announced the 5th. Win gourmet wine & food tasting for Great food, wine & music, 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com AUGUST 20
10 at the winery! Photos not returned. Winner notified by email. 805-937-8340 Nights at SBMA
ONGOING SATURDAYS
SEPTEMBER 12 Unique events offer a mix of art, music, specialty martinis, wine & one-night-
Olive Oil Tasting at Foley
Santa Maria Vineyard Walks only interactive happenings in the Museum’s galleries. www.sbmuseart.org
10:30am-4pm, Lompoc, 805-737-6222, www.foleywines.com
James Ontiveros will host the walk at Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard. 10am AUGUST 28 - OCTOBER 25
www.smvwc.com/VineyardWalks.html SOLVANG
CURVATURES: Figurative Works By Paul Cumes
SEPTEMBER 12 ONGOING At Paul Cumes Fine Art, recent figure works in oil from Cumes’ vast portfolio
A Cause 4 Paws Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm of paintings. 11am-7pm Sun-Thu, 12-9pm Fri-Sat, Opening reception Aug. 27
Pet walk, doggie carnival, BBQ, bake sale, entertainment, adoption dogs and Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002 SEPTEMBER 12
much more! Pioneer Park, 805-260-2386, www.sbcanimalcare.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Sandcastle Building Workshop
SEPTEMBER 19 Solvang Farmers Market East Beach, Santa Barbara, 11am-1pm. Free
Sustainablity is the Future; Fresh produce, flowers & foods, 2:30-6pm805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org www.sbsandcastlefestival.com/workshop.htm
How We're Farming for Tomorrow ONGOING FRIDAYS SEPTEMBER 19
Join Byron Estate Winery for an in-depth look at their farming methods Wine Tasting on the Patio Sandcastle Festival
11-2pm. Lunch & wine included, $50, $45/Wine Club, RSVP 805-938-1537 Live guitar music with fine wines at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 5:30-7pm East Beach, Santa Barbara. 11am-6pm, Free admission & low-cost contest
OCTOBER 9-12 800-624-5572, www.royalscandinavianinn.com registration. www.SBSandcastleFestival.com
Small Santa Barbara Vintners SEPTEMBER 26
ONGOING
Celebration of Harvest! Flamenco Arts Festival at Lobero Theater
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Mark your calendars for the Vintners’Visa four-day pass to 12 participating Gala Performance presenting Maria Juncal in the U.S. Premiere of Tercera
Ongoing exhibits of art & photography, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
wineries, For details and tickets, sbcountywines.com/events/celebration.html Llamada - Moment of Enchantment. With her nine-member company of
ONGOING dancers, guitarists and singers, 7:30pm. $60, $48, $38, See website for a series
LOS OLIVOS
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum of workshops for children and adults. Tickets 805-963-0761, flamencoarts.org
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH All makes & models, Solvang, 805-6869522, www.motosolvang.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
SEPTEMBER 18-20 Wynton Marsalis at the Arlington Theatre
Free movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm, 805-688-1082
73rd annual Danish Days Weekend Wynton Marsalis and his 15-piece ensemble, the Jazz at Lincoln Center
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS A celebration of Solvang's rich Danish heritage, 805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.com Orchestra is composed of an array of jazz music's leading soloists performing
Evening with the Winemaker the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane and other great composers
SEPTEMBER 25-26
$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com 1pm, Arlington Theatre, www.ticketmaster.com
Solvang Jazz Festival
ONGOING THURSDAYS Celebrating jazz under the leadership of Stix Hooper, founder of The Crusaders
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café jazz group. 425-481-3274, jazzinfo@solvangjazz.com, www.solvangjazz.com
VENTURA COUNTY
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
SANTA BARBARA ONGOING
SANTA YNEZ Museum of Ventura County
ONGOING SUNDAYS
ONGOING MONDAYS Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Photographs, publications, documents & exhibits depicting Ventura County's
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry. East Beach Pier, 10am–6pm history. 10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, www.venturamuseum.org
Santa Barbara Darts Association, BBQ & darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 805-897-1982,www.sbaacs.com ONGOING
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Tidepool Talk
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Dancing at Maverick Saloon Show & tell about fascinating animals & plants at the exhibit. National Park
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine
Dance lessons, Live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, 805-686-4785 Visitor Center Ventura Harbor, 805-658-5730, www.nps.gov
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste.
ONGOING 4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum Ventura County Maritime Museum
ONGOING Art, ship models, & maritime exhibits, 11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
& Parks - Janeway Carriage House Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past, 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307 ONGOING SATURDAYS
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org Tour Ojai Olive Oil at Asquith Farm
ONGOING Begins outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive vari-
SECOND THURSDAY
Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask eties, their maturing process, the harvesting & a visit to the tree nursery. Share
Wine Impressions at Artiste
Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines, 6:30pm the adventure of producing premium-quality olive oils. 10-3pm Mon-Fri by
A blind tasting, sensory evaluation & discussion by region. 7-9pm, 805-686-2626
805-996-9463, www.winecask.com appointment. 805-701-3825, www.ojaioliveoil.com
ONGOING
ONGOING
Saturdays - Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Ty Warner Sea Center
Naturalists lead walk one mile walk f on the Oak Canyon Trail, 10-11:30am
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Weekends -Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2-hour cruise with wildlife & geology. $7 for 12 & under, $15 over 12
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter Email your upcoming event information to
Junior Ranger Program ONGOING Laurie@WineCountryThisWeek.com
Kids learn about wildlife, & caring for the environment, 12:30-1:30pm $2 per child Lectures & Readings at the For best results, submit information
Many other children & adult friendly programs! Cachuma Lake Nature Center Santa Barbara Maritime Museum at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
Santa Ynez Park 805-693-0691, www.cachuma.com 805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org

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‘FLIGHTS AND BITES’
Take Your Senses for a Ride!
Come and visit the nine Wineries of Highway 46 East through their
exciting complimentary passport program! Pick up your passport at
any of the nine participating Highway 46 East wineries. “Travel and
taste” and get your passport stamped at each winery. There is no expi-
ration date or time limit to complete your passport.
Once you receive stamps from four of the nine
wineries, fill out your passport and drop it off at the
last winery you visit. Your passport will be entered in
a drawing to win extraordinary prizes, including a
two-night Paso Robles Wine Country getaway for two.
Drawings are held annually at the end of January.
You’re also heartily invited to come celebrate the
summer with The Wineries of Highway 46 East’s
exciting event, Summer Esprit “Flights and Bites” on
Saturday, August 29th.
Gather for an amazing evening honoring the collec-
tive spirit and enthusiasm of the Paso Robles wineries located along
Highway 46 East. All nine Wineries of Highway 46 East will gather at
Sylvester Winery in Paso Robles for a fun night of wine, cheese, olives
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and gourmet bites. Sip and sample incredible wines expertly paired
with artisan cheeses and enjoy the many award-winning wines from
this region in one amazing event! BBQ dinners will also be available
for purchase. Enjoy live jazz music with the Tipsy Gypsies.
The Summer Esprit “Flights and Bites” will be held
from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sylvester Winery, 5115 Buena
Vista in Paso Robles.
Tickets are $25 per person if purchased in advance
and $30 at the door. Purchase your tickets by calling
Sylvester Winery at (805) 227-4000 or order online at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68188.
The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a consortium of
wineries located along Highway 46 on the east side of
Highway 101 in Paso Robles. Member wineries
include: Bianchi, Chumeia Vineyards, Eberle Winery,
EOS Estate Winery, Firestone Vineyard, Martin &
Weyrich Winery, Meridian Vineyards, Sylvester Winery and Tobin
James Cellars. For more event information, visit the website at
www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com.
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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT
The SLO Down Pub: Buy Local by Mark Storer
The Central Coast town of Arroyo you’ll find me manning the bar along enjoy the evening.” The Pub does have
Grande is a gem of a city. It’s down- with Arla, our pouring expert,” he some snacks on hand including local
town, often referred to as “the Village” laughs. artisan cheeses made by students at
is a unique blend of shops and With an eclectic décor featuring nearby Cal Poly State University’s dairy
galleries punctuated by restaurants and wood floors, local artwork and what program.
even a bakery or two. It’s the perfect London refers to as an “eco-friendly” “I love doing it. I love being here,”
place to stop and slow down while you atmosphere, the SLO Down Pub is just says London. So do his regular
catch up with life. It’s also the perfect the place to sit and let the world pass customers who keep coming back to
place for the SLO Down Pub. you by for a time. “We offer a few experience a truly local hangout that
Mark London opened the SLO snacks,” says London, but we’re not a offers the solace and the bounty of the
Down Pub in order to highlight the restaurant. So, what we do is keep a Central Coast. “Come on in,” says
Central Coast bounty of craft beers list of all the local good restaurants London, “and buy local.”
and local wines and feature local that deliver and you can bring your SLO Down Pub is at 1200 E. Grand
talent as well. “I’ve been asked not to food right in here and sit back, relax Avenue. For more information, call
sing,” says London. “So most nights, with a local glass of wine or a beer and (805) 473-0102.

C AYUCOS AT A S C A D E R O

HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast.
Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu, hand-
selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting. Offering a
wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats and vege-
tarian/vegan items.
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006

SAN LUIS OBISPO ARROYO GRANDE

MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
seasonal menus by using only the finest and
freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
805-544-0861

NOVO RESTAURANT
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
bles and savory meats. Explore.
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
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Stolpman Vineyards
2005 Angeli Blanc
Perfectly Paired with
Halibut Mango Ceviche
Originating in South America, ceviche is a traditional
Spanish fish dish marinated in a lemon and lime juice. The
acidity in the citrus fruit acts in a way that “cooks” the proteins
in the fish, contributing to its other purpose of adding flavor.
This Halibut Mango Ceviche from Stolpman Vineyards takes
the usual lemon and lime juice as step one in a simple, yet
flavorful recipe, then escalates the fun with the addition of
tequila, jalapeno chili peppers, green bell pepper and onions.
Together, they all combine nicely to give the dish style with a
little kick. The marinating time to prepare the recipe comes to
a full two hours but the results are well worth the wait.
When searching for an appropriate wine to pair with a dish
that offers a hot and spicy crispness, wine with ripe fruit
flavors and a hint of sugar will compliment the spice in food.
The Stolpman 2005 Angeli Blanc is a refreshing off-dry, “Late HALIBUT MANGO CEVICHE
Harvest” wine made from the Rousanne grape, a grape typi-
• 1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless halibut, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
cally used in Stolpman’s flagship white wine, “L’Avion.” In
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
November of 2005, while picking the Rousanne, the wine-
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
making crew at Stolpman noticed early indications of “noble- • 1/4 cup tequila
rot”, also known as Botrytis, on some of the grapes. Botrytis is • 3 jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and minced
the mold that makes grapes more concentrated in sugar and, • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
ultimately, flavor – as well as giving them a shriveled appear-
ance. Stolpman’s head winemaker Sashi Moorman allowed the • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
grapes to stay on the vine and develop more flavors before he • 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
pressed the grapes and fermented the juice until nearly dry.
• 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
The resulting wine is something magical, and we named it • 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
“Angeli Blanc” after “Angeli”, our most prized Syrah. Left with • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
approximately 1% residual sugar and a hint of effervescence, • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
this wine is the ultimate pairing for spicy food, especially when
served well chilled. Combine cubed halibut, lime juice, lemon juice, tequila,
You can experience Stolpman wines at their tasting room’s minced jalapeno peppers and one diced mango in a non-metallic bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours.
new location in Los Olivos. It’s at 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue,
1/2 block east of the flagpole in the charming little red cottage After the ceviche has marinated for 1-1/2 hours, add the green pepper, sweet
with the white picket fence. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, onion and red onion. Mix well, then recover and refrigerate another 30 minutes.
until 6 p.m. on Friday. For more information, (805) 688-0400 Fold in the remaining diced mango, cilantro and parsley; season to taste with
or visit www.stolpmanvineyards.com. salt before serving.

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THACHER WINERY
For decades quarter horses, cattle and
cowboys roamed the grassy hills of the old
Kentucky Ranch. Today, Thacher Winery is
full of casual charm, reminiscent of California
past and present. We are a new, family-run,
boutique winery located at the historic
Kentucky Ranch in the Adelaida Hills of
Westside, Paso Robles.
The ranch was part of a 4,000 acre Spanish
land grant until 1869 after which it became a
thriving quarter horse breeding operation.
Thacher Winery sits next to the 90-year-old
barn and the livestock brand “KR” on the
barn is a well-known landmark of old time
Paso Robles. It now includes our home,
winery, tasting room, vineyard, barn,
outbuildings and barley fields with spectac-
ular and ever changing vistas of vineyards,
hay fields and oak trees. We also enjoy an
abundance of wildlife including deer, coyotes,
bobcats, turkeys and the occasional mountain
lion.
The Zinfandel and Petit Syrah vineyard
was planted in spring of 2007. Construc-
tion of the tasting room and 4600-square-foot
winery was completed in 2008, just in time
for our fourth harvest of about 33 tons of
premium wine grapes. Production in ’08 was
about 1800 cases – almost double the
production of previous years. Through very
small distribution outlets we are able to pour
six currently released wines in the tasting
room and also by appointment at the ranch.
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We are pouring ’05 and ’06 varietals that
include Zinfandel and Viognier from Paso
Robles and Syrah from southern Monterey
County.
Our just bottled 2007 wines include three
Zinfandels; one from Paso Robles, one
reserve and a vineyard designate. We also
have a Paso Robles Syrah for the first time
and our first blend of Zinfandel, Mourvedre
and Grenache. This one is aptly called
“Controlled Chaos.” Very appropriate when
you have finished construction of a winery,
opened a tasting room, were thrown into
your first home crush and had a third baby
all in the same few weeks! A Hastings Ranch
Viognier is also in the ’08 lineup, and of
course our award- winning Coast View Vine-
yard, Monterey Syrah. This Syrah has
received gold medals in ’08 and ’09 at the SF
Chronicle.
The rapidly growing Thacher Wine Club is
intimate at the moment and is definitely
something to jump on before the generous
discount expires. We offer 20% off of a case of
wine per year. Our shipments are divided in
half and we also invite club members to barrel
taste by appointment with their friends and
family. The best part of the Thacher Wine
Club family is the annual, member only pick
up party; the first Saturday of every May we
celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky
Ranch. Club members with derby hats are
welcome.
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After graduating from UC Davis, Sherman
Thacher, our winemaker, began his profes-
sional career as a brewer and became an
award-winning brewmaster. Since 1994,
Sherman has been making wine profession-
ally in the Santa Cruz Mountains and in Paso
Robles. He has worked under the loose tute-
lage of distinguished winemakers at wineries
such as David Bruce, Mariani and Savannah-
Chanelle.
We are often asked about our label that
sports a grasshopper. Very familiar to Thacher
genealogy, it has been on the Thacher crest
and coat of arms for five-plus centuries. We
like to think they were irreverent compared to
the macho, grand heraldic displays of yester
years. At any rate the humble grasshopper,
with his perpetual smile, now graces our label.
We encourage you to plan a visit to
the beautiful Paso Robles wine country and
visit our new winery and tasting room. We’d
love to share our wines with you and show
you around. Artisanal cheeses and gourmet
nibbles are also available to enjoy with some
Thacher wine and make for a great picnic
here at the ranch. Take a walk to the vineyard
or share some of your lunch with the goats.
We love it here and are sure you will, too.
Tasting room, located at 8355 Vineyard
Drive, Paso Robles, is open Friday through
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appoint-
ment. For more information, call (805) 237-
0087 or visit www.thacherwinery.com.
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Winemaker Profile: Vinfuzion’s Pamela Pietri

by Dave Wilcox Pietri began making wine in 2000 as a
hobby while still working and living in
Wines infused with a whisper of Southern California. A trip to Paso Robles
Mimosa flowers, or fined over convinced her to pursue winemaking as
gemstones, are intriguing, to say the more than a part-time passion. She read
least. everything she could get her hands on,
They also offer a pure expression of said Pietri, burned the midnight oil, and
the vineyard and fruit, the wine’s spirit, if received what she says was invaluable
you will, according to Pamela Pietri, the guidance from Marc Goldberg of Wind-
winemaker and owner of Vinfuzion. ward Vineyards and L’Aventure’s Stephen
The infusion of her wines with botan- Asseo.
icals, such as Mimosa flowers and “I’m a minimalist winemaker,” said
Angelica, is quite subtle. Pietri. “I work in concert with the partic-
“It’s just a breath, really,” said Pietri. ular expression of that year, that
“You’ll never pick it up on the palate.” vintage...I will guide the wine into a form
Pietri’s knowledge of the effects of that’s elegant and that’s approachable.”
botanicals and gemstones stems from Part of her minimalist approach
her education as an acupuncturist, a includes the use of gemstones in the
career she pursued until launching fining process. Fining is often done with
Vinfuzion. such things as egg whites, gelatin or milk,
but gemstones, said Pietri, have the same
effect of softening tannins.
For example, Vinfuzion’s Isla VI, an estategrown Viognier, is fined
over Peridot gemstones. A blend of Petite Verdot and Petite Syrah is
fined over Obsidian gemstones.
“Being an energy healer, I didn’t want to introduce anything into
my wine that would leave a residue.”
In concert with that philosophy is the maintenance of Vinfuzion’s
vineyard. The 18- acre Chequera Vineyard is 20 years old and is
farmed Biodynamically. Biodynamics® is an integrated, holistic, agri-
cultural practice based on the teachings of the early 20th Century
visionary Rudolf Steiner.
Pietri explains the vineyard’s management is dictated by the astro-
nomical calendar and produces fruit that better expresses “terroir.”
Biodynamic farming, she said, “respects the ecosystem in its
entirety.”
Much of the vineyard is devoted to Viognier, which is bottled
under the labels Isla and Archangel. Pietri’s 2006 vintage also includes
a late-harvest Viognier, bottled under the label Telos VI, that is a truly
decadent indulgence.
Among the 1,800 cases Vinfuzion produces is also a blend of Paso
Robles Syrah with Petite Syrah from Clarksburg that is called Om VI.
Pietri also makes a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, called Amethystos,
using organically grown fruit from Adelaida Ridge on Paso Robles’
Westside and fined over polished Amethyst.
Vinfuzion’s tasting room is at 2485 Highway 46 West – at
Sycamore Farms – three miles west of Highway 101. It’s open Friday
through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (805) 238-0208 for more
information.

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Neighborhood Block Party with Hwy. 46 West Wineries

Come join the Highway 46 West Wineries for their Neighborhood
Block Party on Saturday, September 5th, at Donati Family Vineyard
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In addition to Sixteen Highway 46 West Wineries pouring their
award-winning wines, the evening will also include Santa Maria Style
BBQ and great music from Funk 30 (www.funkthirty.com).
Your $20 ticket includes wine, food, music and your 46 West
logo tasting glass. Tickets can be purchased on the website at
www.septemberblockparty.eventbrite.com or at the door of the event.
Cash and checks only, at the door.
The participating wineries are: AJB Vineyards, Castoro Cellars,
Croad Vineyards, Doce Robles, Donati Family Vineyard, Donatoni
Winery, Eagle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris
Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon, Rocky Creek Cellars, Rotta
Winery and Windward Vineyard.
Transportation to the event provided by the WineLine for $10 per
person. For reservations, call 1-888-994-6354.
Paso Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people
who have dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and
crafting fine wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less
traveled is often marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested
region. It’s an area where hospitality is first among a long list of qual-
ities…where being friends and neighbors is as important as producing
stellar wines. Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the
vineyards and wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new
producers. Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the
wine lover at every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite
you to explore their neighborhood, relax under the spell of the
friendly environment and savor life while sipping spectacular wines.
For more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website at
www.paso46westwineries.com.

West Coast Cigar Conference Set

for Sept. 18-19 in Paso Robles
Cig Con West 2009 will be a premiere cigar conference/festival that
will take place on the beautiful Central Coast of California. This day-
and-a-half event will begin with an optional VIP dinner and auction.
This will be followed by a day-long cigar festival/conference where
guests will be treated to free cigars and accessories, cigar demonstra-
tions, educational seminars, great food, wines of the Central Coast and
more!
On Friday, September 18, Cig Con West will kick off with a VIP
dinner at the Robert Hall Winery. After a cigar and wine cocktail hour,
guests will be treated to a four-course meal, paired with Robert Hall
wines, and prepared by executive chef Jeffrey Scott. Following dinner,
guests will enjoy after-dinner cigars and wines, and a live auction. A
portion of the proceeds from the auction will go to local service orga-
nizations.
On Saturday, September 19, the Cig Con West main event will take
place at the River Oaks Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will
meet cigar manufacturers and enjoy a variety of educational seminars,
cigar-rolling demonstrations, wine and food pairings, cigar samples,
accessories and entertainment.
The Cig Con West team is presenting this first annual cigar event to
showcase premium cigars, to promote Central Coast wines and to
provide a memorable experience for consumers, retailers and manufac-
turers. To purchase tickets or become a participating sponsor, contact
the Cig Con West office at (805) 474-1133 or visit the Cig Con West
website at www.cigcon.com.

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17th Annual Taste of San Luis Set for September 9

Come enjoy an evening under Atrium Café, Baba Foods, Valley Vineyard, Eos Estate Factory, Salisbury Vineyards,
the stars at the 17th Annual Taste Baileyana & Tangent wineries, Winery, Et Voila!, Far Western Saucelito Canyon Vineyard,
of San Luis in the beautiful Big Sky Café, Buona Tavola Tavern, Firestone Walker Shadow Canyon Cellars, Splash
Mission Plaza in downtown San Ristorante, Castoro Cellars, Brewing Company, Justin Café-Artisan Bakery, Still Waters
Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Cattaneo Bros., Cayucos Cellars, Winery, Kelsey See Canyon Vine- Vineyards, Tahoe Joes, Talley
September 9 at 6 p.m. This is Chamisal Vineyards, Changala yards & Winery, Kynsi Winery, Vineyards, Thai Palace, Tolosa
Downtown SLO’s premiere Winery, Chateau Margene Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Lido Winery, Two Cooks Catering,
gourmet dining event that serves Cellars, Chino’s Rock & Tacos, Restaurant, Mama’s Meatball, Vina Robles Winery, Vrajas
as a fundraiser to support the
Ciopinot, Claiborne & Churchill Martin & Weyrich Winery, Mo’s Kitchen, Windward Vineyard,
beautification and promotion to
Winery, Clubhouse At This Old Smokehouse BBQ, Mother’s Wolff Vineyards and Wood
keep Downtown SLO healthy
House, Corner View Restaurant Tavern, Native Lounge, Novo Winery.
and viable. Enjoy delicious
& Bar, Courtyard by Marriott, Restaurant, Ortman Family Vine- For more information contact
epicurean fare provided by over
60 local restaurants, caterers, Cowboy Cookie ’n’ Grub, Creek- yards, Palazzo Giuseppe, Paso Brent Vanderhoof at San Luis
wineries and breweries as well as side Brewing Company, Crystal Robles Inn Steakhouse, Peachy Obispo Downtown Association
bubbly offered by Laetitia Vine- Springs Water, Di Fronzo Vine- Canyon Winery, PerBacco at brent@downtownslo.com or
yard & Winery. yards, Dream Dinners Ferrini Cellars, Pozo Valley Winery, (805) 541-0286. Visit the website
It is Wednesday Night Fever, Square, Eberle Winery, Edna Rocky Mountain Chocolate www.downtownslo.com.
so turn the beat around! Disco
dance the night away as you eat,
drink, mingle with friends and
enjoy a beautiful evening in the
heart of downtown SLO. Come
dressed in elegant attire or your
dressiest disco outfit! Tickets are
$125 each and are available indi-
vidually or in reserved tables of
eight or ten. This event will sell
out, so make sure you get your
tickets early!
The following will proudly be
offering tastings: Apple Farm,

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The Santa Maria Valley – Sensational Wines, Sizzling Barbecue
Sometimes it’s the unbeaten path that leads to the best discoveries, as
is the case in the Santa Maria Valley, where fine wine, world-famous
barbecue and open roads make for a uniquely memorable – and flavorful
– experience.
Here, in northern Santa Barbara County on California’s Central Coast,
more than a dozen winery tasting rooms await visitors along the Santa
Maria Valley Wine Trail. The perfect conclusion to an afternoon of wine
tasting can be enjoyed at a number of local restaurants, several of which
specialize in Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a 150-year-old regional culinary
tradition founded on native ingredients.
And if you get too stuffed, you can walk your calories off along the
miles of wide-open beaches and dunes just 15 minutes west of the city of
Santa Maria.
When visiting the Santa Maria Valley, you can literally feel what makes
the area so ideal for growing wine grapes – the reliable coastal breezes.
Indeed, the valley boasts a rare “transverse” geography, an east-to-west
orientation that channels cool ocean air directly into the valley. The result
is one of California’s longest growing seasons, which in turn ensures the
development of complex, flavorful and exquisitely balanced grapes. Pinot
Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay are among the varietals that excel in the
region.
The Santa Maria Valley’s reputation for producing remarkable wines
continues to grow. In fact, Wine Spectator magazine named two local
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RESOURCES FOR VISITING THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY
VISITOR CENTER – Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau Visitor Center is open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call or visit for complimentary wine tasting map and barbecue booklet.
614 South Broadway in Santa Maria, 1-800-331-3779, info@santamaria.com
Santa Maria Valley Visitor Bureau: www.santamaria.com
Official Santa Maria Style Barbecue Blog: www.santamariavalleybbq.com
Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: www.santamariavalleywinecountry.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Autumn Arts Grapes & Grains Festival – October 3, 2009
Celebrate local arts and harvest flavors at this street faire in downtown Santa Maria. The festivities include a fine arts
show and sale, crafting demonstrations, chalk art expose, live entertainment, and wine and beer tasting. For informa-
tion, call (805) 925-0951 ext. 247.
Celebration of Harvest – October 10, 2009
Join the member wineries of the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association for an afternoon extravaganza of wine and
food at Ranch Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley. For information, visit www.sbcountywines.com.
Wine Christmas Passport Weekend – December 5-6, 2009
Savor the holiday spirit as the wineries of the Santa Maria Valley serve fine wine and good cheer throughout the
weekend. Please visit www.smvwines.com/WineChristmas for tickets and details.
DineOut Santa Maria Style – December 5-6, 2009
This restaurant event featuring special menus will be held in conjunction with Wine Christmas Passport Weekend.
For details, visit www.santamaria.com or call 1-800-331-3779.
wines to its most recent list of Top 100 wines of the world out of more
than 19,500 international wines tasted by the magazine in 2008. The
Santa Maria Valley wines that made the list are the 2005 Chardonnay from
Byron Vineyard and the 2005 Pinot Noir from Dierberg Vineyard.
“Such recognition says a lot about our wine country.” says Gina
Keough, manager of the Santa Maria Valley Visitor & Convention Bureau.
“It demonstrates why wine touring has become such a major visitor attrac-
tion in the valley. People are coming here to experience some of the finest
wines in the world.”
The Santa Maria Valley wine tasting experience also earns rave reviews.
On his personal blog, Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Steve Heimoff recently
remarked that “The Santa Maria Valley is an insider’s secret, a special place
that knowledgeable people go to” while the crowds throng elsewhere.
Indeed, despite playing a starring role in the hit wine-centric movie Side-
ways, the Santa Maria Valley is still a relatively undiscovered wine country.
Local wineries and vineyards include Tres Hermanas Vineyard and
Winery, Addamo Winery, Costa de Oro Winery, Byron Vineyard &
Winery, Cambria Winery & Vineyard, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard &
Winery, Foxen Vineyard, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, Riverbench Winery,
Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Lucas and Lewellen Vineyards and Bien Nacido
Vineyards.
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Rancho Sisquoc Photo by Kirk Irwin

To help visitors find these local gems, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau offers visitors a compli-
mentary booklet titled Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: A Guide to Local
Wineries and Restaurants, which includes profiles and contact informa-
tion for local wineries and dining establishments. An accompanying map
reveals the layout of the Santa Maria Valley wine country. The booklet is
available for download at www.SantaMaria.com. The Santa Maria Valley
Wine Country Association also offers visitors extensive touring informa-
tion and a downloadable map at www.santamariavalleywines.com.
Like wine, the 150-year-old tradition of Santa Maria Style Barbecue
never goes out of style, and now more and more “foodies” are flocking to
the area to savor this sizzling phenomenon.
To serve the growing interest in Santa Maria Style Barbecue, the Santa
Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce recently launched the Official Santa
Maria Style Barbecue Blog at www.SantaMariaValleyBBQ.com.
Local restaurants offering Santa Maria Style Barbecue dishes include
the Far Western Tavern, Hitching Post, Shaw’s Steak House, Historic Santa
Maria Inn’s Garden Room Restaurant, F. McLintocks, Vintner’s Bar & Grill
at the Radissson Hotel, and Portabella Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn Hotel
and Suites.
The origins of Santa Maria Style Barbecue date back to the mid 1800s,
when local rancheros would host Spanish-style barbecues each spring for
their vaqueros, or cowboys, as well as family and friends. Over time, the
unique qualities of these homegrown cookouts became known as Santa
Maria Style Barbecue.
The traditional cuts of Santa Maria Style Barbecue are top-block sirloin
and tri-tip, a triangular bottom sirloin cut that originated in the Santa
Maria Valley. The meat is rolled in a mixture of salt, pepper and garlic salt
before being barbecued over coals of red oak, a native local oak species
that contributes a smoky, hearty flavor. The classic Santa Maria Style
Barbecue menu includes fresh salsa, grilled French bread dipped in sweet
melted butter, tossed green salad and slow-cooked pinquito beans.
Pinquitos are small pink beans originated in the valley.
“The Santa Maria Valley’s reputation for world-class barbecue and
fresh produce, along with our growing wine country, is attracting people
who appreciate the value of authentic regional cuisine,” Keough says.

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Artwork by Patrick Lyons:

‘Slivers of Time’ at Carina Cellars
Carina Cellars is proud to feature the artwork of Santa Barbara
photographer and Carina Cellars staff member, Patrick Lyons. Orig-
inally from the Bay Area, Lyons came to Santa Barbara to study
photography at Brooks Institute in 2005. During the past four years
Lyons worked at several wineries in Santa Ynez Valley including
Beckman, and now currently Brander and Carina Cellars.
Lyons has always enjoyed looking at the world a little differently,
and photography has allowed him to share that view with others.
Photography provides him the tools for looking at time differently
“Carina Cellars Wine Glass” Digital photograph
as well, since the lens can be sped up, slowed down, or even
stopped altogether. Through the creation of this series, Lyons was September 31 in the Carina Cellars Tasting Room at 2900 Grand
able to combine his passion for photography, his love of wine and Avenue in Los Olivos which is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
his fascination with time into one project. more information, go to www.carinacellars.com or call the tasting
“Slivers of Time” will be on display from August 1 until room at (805) 688-2459.

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Flamenco Arts Festival 2009 10th Anniversary Celebration

Gala Performance – One night only!
María Juncal in the U.S.
Premiere of Tercera Llamada – Moment of Enchantment
Saturday, September 26 – Lobero Theatre – 7:30 pm – $60, $48, $38

The Flamenco Arts Festival celebrates ten years of presenting

world-class flamenco music and dance on stage at the Lobero Theatre
during Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s celebration will include a
spectacular presentation with award-winning Spanish dancer, María
Juncal, who brings her nine-member company of dancers, guitarists,
and singers to Santa Barbara to present her latest production, Tercera
Llamada, and who will also conduct a series of workshops for children
and adults. The ticket to this evening includes the Lifetime Achieve-
ment Award to Mr. Juan Talavera.
For tickets, call (805) 963-0761 or visit flamencoarts.org.

MARÍA
JUNCAL
Photo by
Peter
Buitelaar

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A Visit to the 130-Year-Old Olive Grove

Ojai Olive Oil, Inc. is a family owned and operated business that
came into existence 10 years ago. The Asquith Farm is located Ojai
Valley on the southern edge of the Los Padres National Forest. It is
surrounded by dramatic natural beauty and share the land with
numerous forms of wildlife that roam the hills and mountains.
On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, you’ll find the
friendly staff at the barn, ready to welcome visitors who come to tour
the Asquith Farm’s olive grove and taste their products. This open-
house policy has been in place for more than a year, and it continues
to be a success. Clearly, people enjoy a reason to venture into farmland

and explore a working ranch. The tour begins outside with the history
of the grove, an explanation of the olive varieties, their maturing
process, the harvesting, a visit to the tree nursery and more. Visitors ask
all kinds of questions, and they enjoy responding and sharing the
adventure of producing premium-quality olive oils.
Inside the barn, learn about production equipment and the process
See Ojai Olive Oil, next page

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Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches New Website

Travelling to Oxnard is easier than ever with the to capture the essence of Oxnard and help create that vacation full
newly designed website, www.visitoxnard.com of memories.
The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau recently launched the Visitors are also able to review the Calendar of Events in Oxnard
new, improved website, which contains the latest web technology, and obtain downloadable maps. The new site also provides businesses
making it easier to find information and to book a trip at ease. with an opportunity to advertise on the site and reach potential
Among the many features, the Oxnard site allows visitors to create customers.
an itinerary while visiting the area, map attractions of interest, review For more information, call 1-800-269-6273 or visit the new
special offers and make reservations directly on the site at Oxnard website at www.visitoxnard.com.
hotel properties.
Visitors can even blog about their experiences in Oxnard and send
an e-postcard from the expanded photo gallery.
Within the new website, visitors can easily find what there is to
see and do in Oxnard with the many highlighted sections. From
outdoor adventure, such as whale watching, to where to find the
best place to enjoy a glass of wine, the website provides a great way

Ojai Olive Oil

of making olive oil. Next, guests are invited to step into the tasting
room. This is where all of the products can be tasted free of charge. If
so inclined, visitors can purchase products directly or place an order for
mailing.
On occasion, visitors enjoy meeting other olive oil enthusiasts and
sometimes engage in lively conversations. Picnic tables are set up under
the old trees and some visitors stay on after the tour to enjoy a snack or
picnic lunch that they have brought with them.
Visits can also be arranged Monday through Friday by appointment
(for individuals or groups). Sundays are reserved for the Ojai Farmers’
Market. The olive grove is located at 1811 Ladera Road, Ojai. For direc-
tions to the olive grove or questions relating to the free tours, call (805)
701-3825 or send an email at info@ojaioliveoil.com.
Ojai Olive Oil sells some of the freshest extra-virgin olive oils you
can find in the United States. “Our olive oils are delivered from our trees
to your table!”

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Preferred Tasting Room:
SYLVESTER WINERY
Sylvester Vineyards & Winery is a hidden
gem among Paso Robles’ tasting rooms. It’s
located just four miles off of Highway 46 East
on Buena Vista Drive, making it a short trip
through some of the scenic vineyards in the
region.
Sylvester’s bright, spacious tasting room
offers warm hospitality and hand-crafted
wines to taste. Sylvester is one of the few
tasting rooms left that offers complementary
wine tasting. For those looking for a special
treat, gourmet cheese and artisan chocolate
pairings are offered with their reserve wines
for a nominal fee.
Sylvester has become known for their
cheese pairing and even won the Golden
Grape award for “The best cheese pairing at a
California winery.” Sylvester’s cheese selection
does not stop with the pairing, but continues
to the deli case where visitors can purchase
and sample one of the Central Coast’s best
gourmet cheese selections.
The gift shop is any food lover’s paradise.
As if the gourmet meats and cheeses were not
enough, visitors can buy an array of delectable
goodies from all over the world, including a
decadent display of artisan chocolates.
Sylvester is the perfect place for your wine
country picnic. Freshly made panini sand-
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wiches are available daily, but guests may wish
to make their own picnic with the extensive
assortment of cheeses and a warm freshly
baked baguette.
Sylvester has wine for any palate and any
budget. Whether you are the avid connoisseur
or someone who wants to learn more about
wine, Sylvester is the perfect stop. Sylvester is
Sylvester Winery Continues Summer Concert
Series to Fund Pullman Train Restoration Project
September 5th – 3-9pm
World Music Festival featuring Calinambe,
Zongo All Stars and a special surprise headliner
Calinambe – An entrancing mix of “World Fusion” with a
tremendous influence from the improvisational aspects of jazz
and indigenous music from all over the planet
Zongo All Stars – High-energy dance music blend they call
“CaliCubano”
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known for their reasonably priced everyday
wine, sold in the tasting room starting as low
as $5.99 per bottle.
The true skills of the winemakers are
shown in the wineries two reserve labels Kiara
Reserve and Le Vigne di Domenico. These two
labels are tasted daily in the tasting room. The
limited production Le Vigne di Domenico and
the wineries blend program, NIKIARA are
available almost exclusively through the
winery’s tasting room and wine club.
The Sylvester experience would not be
complete without a visit to the winery’s
Pullman train cars, including two 1947
sleeper cars and a 1952 Observation Car.
These lovely ladies of the rail have rested
amongst the vines since before the building
was completed in 1995. They are currently all
original interiors from the combination drink
holder/ashtrays to the Tiffany stained glass.
These rare beauties are open to the public
daily and are available for picnics and private
groups. They are a perfect nostalgic journey
for designated drivers or kids who are along
for the ride.
Sylvester Vineyards & Winery is located at
5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, just
four miles off of Highway 46 East.
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« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Derby Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
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Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
« Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
Pomar Junction – Templeton Fr-Su
Eos Estate – Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt, 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Lion’s Peak – Cambria Th-Mo 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
4044 Burton Ave; 805-927-1450 11-6 X X
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5
« Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X
« Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles By
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 « Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X « San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
« Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Daily 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
« Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
« Hearthstone – Paso Robles Opening 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7
5070 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-2544 May 1 X X Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 X X « Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X « Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-7 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
« Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Su 11-4 X X
Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
« J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X
Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X
J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30 « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
« Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

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Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
« Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Opening in Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily « Bishop’s Peak – Arroyo Grande Daily
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo « Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X York Mountain – Templeton Daily 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Chamisal/Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By « Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X S A N TA M A R G A R I TA 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
« Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8 Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita We-Su Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 10-5 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su « Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
« Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
« Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X SAN LUIS OBISPO 550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X
« VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily « Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5 Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

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« Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X
Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X
Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X
Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily « Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
« Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X LOS OLIVOS Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
« Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X « Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
« Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 11-5 Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 Fri ’til 7 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X « Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
Chimere – Santa Maria By
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Consilience – Los Olivos Daily Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 11-5 X X 805-736-9957 Appt X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
« FirestoneVineyards – Los Olivos Daily Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
« Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily « Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 805-686-0850 Appt

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Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara 11-7 Weekdays
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X End of State St; 805-962-2100 11-8 Fri-Sun X X
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa S A N TA YN E Z
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 12-4 X X
SOLVANG 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang VENTURA COUNTY
Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fr-Su
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Opening Soon
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X « Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X « Casa Barranca – Ojai Thu-Sun
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
S A N TA BA R BA R A
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily « Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
Breed: I adopted Talley Vineyards as my home
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang about 2-1/2 years ago. When I first showed up
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X I went by Scruffy but I cleaned up (and filled out)
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. so nicely that I now go by Rico Suave. I might be
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery a Russian Blue breed, but that’s my secret …
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 I’m a kitty of mystery.
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Favorite Past times: Bringing gifts for tasting
Jorian Hill – Solvang By room staff (parts & pieces mostly), sneaking into
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt the tasting room, chasing small dogs, hiding from
Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily big dogs, long naps on the front porch
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Quotes: “Time for Breakfast”,
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo RICO SUAVE “Time for Cheese”, “Work with me, people!”
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Favorite Things: Cuddly soft sweatshirt display,
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X belly rubs, patrolling the winery grounds and
vegetable fields, showing off for visitors, being
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily the official greeter at the tasting room
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
3031 Lopez Dr, Arroyo Grande If you see me… I expect you to share your picnic
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 805-489-0446 lunch (never mind that I have 4 teeth), don’t be
www.talleyvineyards.com afraid to pet me, I’ll always be ready for my close-
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang Hours: 10:30am – 4:30pm daily up.
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

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